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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,160.19, 71,991.27 and 34,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,160.19, 71,991.27 and 34,254.74 is: 47,278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,160.19 : 71,991.27 = 34,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,160.19/71,991.27 = 34,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,160.19x = 71,991.27 × 34,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,160.19x = 2,466,041,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,041,876.16/52,160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,278.24

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